Conversations With CXOs: Michael Mayta
Mike Mayta, CIO of Wichita, Kansas, shares what he’s learned in 14 years overseeing IT for the city’s 17 departments.
Human Resources
Mitigating the Effects of Government Shutdowns on Federal Workers: Part Two
Government shutdowns — and, maybe more importantly, the frequent threat of shutdowns — take a toll on federal employees’ mental health. Here are some steps to ease the mental health burden.
Getting Mental Health Out of Our Heads and on the Agenda
Mental Health is no longer a taboo topic. It is discussed and prioritized in open conversation in families and in the workplace. A recent study showed that ninety-two percent of new and upcoming graduates say it’s important that they feel comfortable discussing mental health at work.
Conversations With CXOs: Nathan Tierney
Nathan Tierney is the Deputy CIO and Chief People Officer for the Office of Information Technology (OIT) in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). A veteran of the Army Special Forces, roughly five years in private sector leadership roles and author of books on health care value management, here are some lessons he’s learned about… Read more »
Mitigating the Effects of Government Shutdowns on Federal Workers: Part One
The constant threat of a shutdown is not merely a bureaucratic inconvenience — it takes a toll on the health and efficiency of government workers. Here are some ways to prepare.
Where Data Can Take You
Both qualitative data (what people think and feel) and quantitative data (what you can measure and count) can shed light on employees’ experiences on the job. An innovative team in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is collecting and analyzing both types of information to help make the VA an even more welcoming place to… Read more »
Step Up the EX Through Learning
Professional development opportunities can improve an employee’s overall work experience, but the benefits of career education are even more far-reaching. And mentorship makes a big difference.
Improve the Employee Onboarding Experience
This blog shares relevant reasons that agencies should digitize employee onboarding.
Listen to Employees, Improve Outcomes
A human-centered approach to managing people, one that includes listening to what they need and analyzing experience data in real time, can help agencies attract and retain a strong, satisfied workforce.
Provide a Modern Employee Experience
Are outdated HR processes making it harder to recruit younger employees? Here are some ways digital workflows can help.